Syracuse -- Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy will be in Syracuse on Thursday to discuss proposals to change the pension system for future public workers and a partial takeover of local healthcare costs for the needy.

The plans are part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed $133 billion budget, which calls for new workers to pay more money into their pensions or opt for a 401-k-style retirement plan.

Cuomo also has proposed the state take over part of the $8 billion cost to local counties that helps fund Medicaid.

Both pension and Medicaid costs have contributed to rising property tax bills in recent years.

Duffy, a Democrat like Cuomo, will be joined by Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner. They will meet at CenterState CEO in Syracuse at 12:15 p.m. CenterState, a regional organization to promote business, is at 572 S. Salina Street.